Crater

Allen Industries•Greensboro, NC

18h

About The Position

The Crater ensures products are packaged and crated according to Allen Industries Inc. best practices and procedures for domestic and international shipment. The role fabricates and assembles wooden crates and boxes, prepares and secures products for shipping, and uses hand tools, powered tools, and mechanical equipment safely. The employee maintains tools and a tidy work area, follows company and OSHA safety requirements, reports safety issues to management, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Overtime may be required, and occasional evening and weekend work may be needed as job duties demand. No travel is required. A high school diploma or GED is required. Technical school training or certification and industry experience are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read a tape measure and interpret shop drawings.
Written and verbal communication proficiency.
Mechanical capability and basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of packing and crating procedures and carpentry skills.
Problem-solving ability, thoroughness, attention to detail, time management, and sound judgment and analytical ability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Ability to apply personal safety measures, including use of correct personal protective equipment.
Ability or knowledge to operate electric and pneumatic tools and use hand tools.
Knowledge of general construction methods and OSHA general industry standards.
Forklift certificate and overhead crane certification.

Nice To Haves

Technical school training or certification.
Industry experience.

Responsibilities

Fabricate wooden crates or boxes using woodworking hand tools and powered tools, following approved packaging and crating procedures.
Saw materials to size using handsaws and power saws.
Assemble materials using nailing or stapling machines, screws, bolts, glue, and hand tools.
Place products in containers manually or with a hoist; bolt heavy pieces to the bottom of containers or skids.
Wrap and pad products with excelsior, paper, or other packing materials, and build crates around large or oddly shaped articles.
Wrap and tighten metal bands around crates using banding equipment.
Attach identification labels or stencils showing information such as shipping destination, weight, and product type.
Assist with blocking, bracing, and cushioning fragile materials.
Load and unload by hand and with mechanical equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
Operate applicable tools safely in accordance with OSHA and company guidelines.
Follow company safety rules and mandated procedures, including driving, production-area, and fire-safety requirements; review company safety updates and report safety issues to management.
Use and care for equipment and the work area safely; maintain tools and equipment in good working order and store them properly.
Keep work areas neat and clear of potential hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.